10 October 2019 The Children’s Commissioner, Andrew Becroft had released a report detailing the experiences of children and young people living in secure residential care.Under the Children’s Commissioner Act 2003, the independant OCC has a particular responsibility to monitor and assess the policies and practices of Oranga Tamariki as... More about Report on secure residential care experience released.
10 October 2019 A new night shelter for homeless people in Auckland needs $2,500,000 before it can open in 2020.Today is World Homeless Day.Auckland barrister Jo Wickliffe is driving the project. A trust called The NEST (Night Emergency Shelter Trust) was formed in February 2019 and a ‘Givealittle’ where... More about Night shelter in Auckland needs $2.5 million before it can open.
10 October 2019 The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has released the findings of an independent review of Immigration New Zealand's Residence Deportation Liability Process.The review was carried out by Michael Heron QC. It was prompted by the Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway's decision to cancel the deportation liability... More about Review of immigration decision processes released.
10 October 2019 The recent European Court of Justice ruling that Google will not be required to apply the "right to be forgotten" globally means that search results suppressed within Europe at the request of the individual will still be available to searches outside Europe, the Office of the... More about "Right to erasure" requirements not global, say Europeans.
09 October 2019 The Intellectual Property Office has updated guidelines on proceedings under the Trade Marks Act 2002.This includes the “Pre-Hearing Directions” to provide clarity around the applicable deadlines and filing requirements that parties must adhere to when filing their written submissions, common bundle of documents, and bundle of... More about IPONZ updates hearing and evidence guidelines for trade marks.
09 October 2019 An independent review of the Transport Agency is critical of how it has regulated the transport sector.The review was done by Martin Jenkins.The Government says it intends to act swiftly to strengthen NZTA’s regulatory role following a review into the Transport Agency, and Ministry of Transport’s... More about Review of Transport agency released.
09 October 2019 Immigration New Zealand has announced applications for its Parent Resident Visa have closed as of 7 October. The category will reopen with new criteria in February 2020.The new criteria include an increase in financial requirements of sponsors and the removal of two categories based on parent’s... More about Immigration NZ changes Parent Resident Visa.
09 October 2019 A joint report from the International Bar Association (IBA) and the World Bank says improving legal aid services is as important for economic growth as providing functioning hospitals, schools and roads. The report, A Tool for Justice: A Cost Benefit Analysis of Legal Aid, is the... More about Legal aid as important as hospitals and schools, claims new report.
10 October 2019 Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released the results of a survey of a thousand New Zealanders about our freedom of information laws, the Official Information Act 1982 and the Local Government and Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.He says the survey shows 78% thought it was... More about Survey shows lack of awareness of freedom of information.
08 October 2019 The Board of Drug Free Sport New Zealand has advised that it proposes to make the Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2020 under section 16 of the Sports Anti-Doping Act 2006.The 2020 Rules will amend the Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2019.The draft 2020 Rules and the material incorporated by... More about Proposed Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2020 under consultation.
1 May 2019
The Department of Internal Affairs says it has issued a formal warning to Denton Morrell Ltd under the Anti-Money Laundering…
1 May 2019
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says Hawke's Bay Regional Prison has made significant progress towards improving prisoners' safety.However, he says it…
1 May 2019
From 1 May 2019 the Ministry of Justice has begun implementation of a new duty lawyer invoice at all non-PDS…
29 April 2019
Finnish law Professor, Martti Koskenniemi delivered the annual Borrin Lecture at the Victoria University of Wellington’s Faculty of Law this…
24 April 2019
The State Services Commission has launched WeCount 2019, a survey which has the objective of gathering statistical information and build…
24 April 2019
The State Services Commission says government agencies have until the end of June 2019 to publish their policies on information…
24 April 2019
Sean Micheals, also known as Seu Ilai Taleni, 56, has been convicted and fined in the Manukau District Court for…
24 April 2019
Justice Minister Andrew Little has revealed that the Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund provided the 24 nation's Community Law Centres…
24 April 2019
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has begun public consultation on its proposed Statutory Dispute Resolution Scheme.The Department of Internal…
24 April 2019
Immigration New Zealand says people directly affected by the terrorist attacks in Christchurch and their families can now apply for…
24 April 2019
Land Information New Zealand says it has received 3,165 submissions on proposals to improve the management of Crown pastoral land…
24 April 2019
The Ministry of Justice has reminded duty lawyers of changes to the non-local travel policy which were made in July…
18 April 2019
Auckland barrister Tracey Walker has been appointed a Judge of the High Court. Justice Tracey Walker. Justice Walker graduated BA…
18 April 2019
Parliament's Primary Production Committee has released its report on the Dog Control (Category 1 Offences) Amendment Bill. The Committee recommends…
18 April 2019
The Primary Production select committee has reported on the Companies (Clarification of Dividend Rules in Companies) Amendment Bill. The committee…
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